Science, Magic and Religion

Science, Magic and ReligionFor some time now, museums have been recognized as important institutions of western cultural and social life. The idea of the museum as a ritual site is fairly new and has been applied to the art museums in Europe and the United States so far. This volume expands it by exploring a range of contemporary museums in Europe and Africa. The case studies examine the different ways in which various actors involved in cultural production dramatize and

Foreigners in Their Own Country reports on the experience of not being seen as “French” because of one’s physical appearance

resistance to exploitation

The chapter analyses in detail the correlation between phenotypic characteristics and traits of cassava

court transcripts

populated by an endless procession of disconnected characters ardently striving to rejoin the world of communication

Anne Shirley is embracing adulthood by becoming a productive member of society making the transition from imaginative student to respected schoolteacher

the sexist social standard for women expects women to work a meaningless job before marriage

From Hungary to Cuba to Cambodia

Contributions from archaeologists

to inspire the next generation of public health and community leaders to consistently practice with their communities in mind

including its financial implications

as well as utilising energy sources more wisely